Building and Grounds

PEACE VILLAGE•Palos Park, IL

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Building and Grounds Operative serves in the Maintenance Department and helps preserve the exterior and interior areas of Peace Village’s campus. The role focuses primarily on exterior grounds maintenance, landscaping repairs, and upkeep of common areas, while providing support to maintenance operations as needed. It requires independent work, proficiency with outdoor power equipment, and a commitment to exceptional customer service and respect for the resident community. This full-time position works both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. Evening, weekend, offset-shift, or additional hours may be required to meet event needs or weather pressures. Travel is not required. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of the listed equipment and tools, including drills, saws, plumbing and carpentry equipment, tractors, gardening tools, snow-removal equipment, electrical and HVAC equipment, rodder, skid-steer, aerial lift, pressure washers, chainsaw, branch chippers, wood splitters, lawn mowers, lawn edgers, and landscaping power equipment.
Groundskeeping experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of objects up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience.
Familiarity with irrigation systems.
Technical skills and background in maintenance or groundskeeping.
Proficiency with power equipment.
Communication, organizational, teamwork, time-management, professional conduct, customer-service, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, pruning, and maintaining lawns, shrubbery, garden beds, walkways, patios, outdoor common areas, and furniture.
Operate and maintain outdoor power equipment.
Complete seasonal grounds tasks, including leaf collection, debris removal, and holiday lighting.
Prepare grounds for landscape installations, including preparing grass seed beds, installing sod, and planting shrubs and flowers.
Report and document grounds work.
Collect garbage and recycling.
Assist with light to medium interior maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical work, light carpentry, painting, staining, and repairs.
Inspect and maintain exterior structures, sidewalks, parking areas, and pathways.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Housekeeping teams on resident moves and furniture setup or takedown for programs, room rentals, and events.
Inspect outdoor equipment routinely and report service needs or required replacements.
Perform basic irrigation repairs and adjustments.
Provide material-handling and labor support.
Follow OSHA standards and Peace Village safety protocols.
Build positive relationships with residents and provide responsive customer service in accordance with Peace Village’s mission and departmental protocols.